Minnesota Vikings SS Kurt Coleman made the start in the preseason game against the Oakland Raiders Friday, Aug. 8. He was not listed as a starter on the team's initial depth chart of the preseason, but he started and has separated himself in the group simply by staying health. Coleman deflected a pass and had an interception in the exhibition opener. "Kurt's done a good job," head coach Mike Zimmer said. "He's a veteran guy. Been a good special teams player in the league. He doesn't make the same mistake twice. Works real hard, studies real hard, asks good questions. He's done a very nice job."